oppressor

Example Sentences

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Linda, a “Survivor” fan who pleasure-reads books about making it in the wild, suddenly gains strength over her corporate oppressor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

In an Instagram video on Wednesday, Neeleman said her husband was portrayed as an oppressor.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

“Daddy was always very proud of his time in the Army, even though he later understood and saw the United States military as an oppressor of our people,” says his daughter, Noemí Sánchez González.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2023

It was a tool of their rebellion but also a tool to oppress their mother, who was their oppressor.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2023

When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor both.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela